John and Charlotte Guptill

On the Map

A style guide that never loses its charm, these personalized pendants represent your hometown, yearly getaway or favorite landmark on printed maps or charts. Even if you're miles away, you'll always have a special piece that's spot on.
International locations available, but maps may less detailed.Handmade by John and Charlotte Guptill in Maine.

John and Charlotte Guptill

location

Maine

Inspired by her love of sailing, Maine-based maker Charlotte Guptill began to incorporate nautical charts directly into her jewelry designs. With the help of her husband, John, and a talented pack of Maine artisans, she handcrafts custom nautical chart and map adornments in her studio on the Portland waterfront. Each of her pieces is hand-cast, the chart or map images are hand cut, and each piece is topped with boaters resin to create a natural dome that magnifies the artwork below.

HandmadeMade in the USA

Made from

100% recycled paper label stock,
sterling silver

Measurements

Pendant: 1" dia; Chain: 18"

Notes

Because of the custom nature of this item, all sales are final.

Item ID

20831

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This is a made-to-order item. You will receive a proof within 1-2 business days from our custom order team. At that time, you can request a revision or approve the proof. You will be provided with a ship date for the final item after approving the proof. If we do not receive a response within 1 week, your proof will automatically get approved and your order will be put into production. This item typically ships 2 weeks after proof approval.At this time, this item cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes or to APO/FPO or US Territories. Contact custom@uncommongoods.com with any questions.

Other than the print being a little small to see all the details I wanted to see, the pendant itself is a wonderful gift to give. Especially if you're picking a geographic area of sentimental considerations like mine, where the display showed where we spent our first date, the location where I proposed to her, and where we bought our first house (along with other points of interest significant to her youth).

I had the back engraved to say "where is all began" with the map of the town we met in. I got it for her just because I felt like she'd love it and being that I work in the field of geography it added just a little more meaning. She wears it with everything. It looks great with a dress or even just a nice shirt.

The workmanship is wonderful. The pendant is heavy, suggesting durability. The map is a good size for recognizing the locale. The chain measures 18 inches, but perhaps an option for a longer chain could be available.

The pendant is simple but beautiful and heavy which tells me that it's durable. However, the chain is too short. I'll need to purchase a separate chain for my wife's comfort. That's not cool. Hopefully the artist will read this and provide longer chains in the future. I would still recommend this product, but the buyer should read this too.

Was this a gift?:

Yes

Who was the recipient of this product?:

Wife

For what occasion did you purchase this product?:

Christmas or Hanukkah

Bottom LineYes, I would recommend this to a friend

Merchant response:We're sorry that our Custom Map Pendant wasn't just as you'd hoped and that the 18" chain is too short for your wife. We list dimensions like this in our Details section so that our customers can make informed decisions, but as we know all too well, sometimes you just have to see the item in person to know if it works or not. Thanks for shopping with UncommonGoods!

The sterling silver pendent with a colorful map of a RI beach on one side, represents the place where my wife & I met for the very first time. The date was 1963, and this gift was so creative, well made, and absolutely suitable for such a sentimental rememberance. We love it! SMS

i had been eyeing this necklace for a long time and am so happy that i finally decided to buy it. i really like the colors. the land on mine is pink and the water is a pretty blue. i choose our wedding site for the location and can easily see the detail in the pendant. it's substantial enough to not flip. i wish the necklace were a bit shorter, but i can easily change that. i'm beyond happy with this purchase!

The idea of a location- specific chart was particularly appropriate for my daughter's birthday. She and grandkids all live in Australia with Aussie hubby but she grew-up here near Annapolis, Md. at the confluence of Whitehall and Ridout Creeks. Thrilled with the pendant that shows her US home, she has worn it daily.